G.A.S.
It seems a lot of folks these days just don't give a darn. This would suggest that the name of this section should be G.A.D. but it just doesn't have the curb appeal of G.A.S. as far as acronyms go. So I named it G.A.S. and that, of course, stands for Gauging And Safety. (if anyone asks)
This is a place to share little hints, tips, tricks, (or "kinks" as the old timers call them) and the occasional observation concerning machining particularly and any other situation where "giving a darn" should be SOP.
This is a work in progress and possibly always will be.
Creed
1] Do the work:
2] Do a good job
3] No whining
4] Accept the challenge
5] Improve if there is an opportunity to do so.
Do the work
If it is honest work and you are getting paid what you agreed to, then it is best to just get on with it.
Do a good job
You can sometimes earn the same amount of money doing a poor job as you would for doing a good job. You do not earn the same amount of respect though.
No whining
If you have a legitimate complaint then you should voice it in a respectful manner. You know when you are just whining though. Cut it out.
Accept the challenge
There are always jobs that no one wants to do. Will you feel better if you slink around avoiding the work or will it be more rewarding to dig in and possibly find better ways to get it done?
Humility
Someone, somewhere, knows as much or more about whatever you are doing than you do. Listen for a better way and be thankful for learning something.
Don't be a jerk
If you think know a better way then suggest it. If that suggestion is met with anger, conisder it insecurity instead of anger because that is most likely what it is.
Don't be a jerk II
If someone comes to you with a question, do your best to answer it without resorting to B.S.
I you find yourself getting angry about being "questioned", consider that this might be insecurity.
"I don't know" is a perfectly acceptable answer.